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James from Philadelphia on 7/7/2015 7:32:53 PM:
Hello,

I am planning my first ride of the C&O for this August. It will be a two day trip, about 60-70 miles a day. My plan is to drive from Philly to some point along the way, ride 60-70 miles to another town, stay at a hotel/BB, and ride back to the car the next day. I have tentatively planned to drive to Hancock as my starting point and ride to Harper's Ferry, about 60 miles, but that is based on nothing other than eyeballing the map. Really, anywhere from Hancock to DC is roughly the same distance from Philadelphia so I could start anywhere, but I thought the further I got from DC the better. I guess my questions are:

-Is this a decent stretch of the path to travel for a first time visitor? Any recommendations for a better start/stop point?
- Anyone know if there is a place to leave my car in Hancock for a couple of days? My plan is to ride Sunday/Monday if that makes a difference.

Thanks for your help!

James
 
Greg Kalamasz from Hookstown PA on 7/9/2015 5:32:41 PM:
I would go a little further on 68 and start in Cumberland and go to Ohiopyle, this will push you a little it is probally 70+ miles but this is the most beautiful section of the trail. Tunnels, Viaduct, Railroad museum, continental divide, mason Dixon line and the falls at ohiopyle.
 
James on 7/11/2015 7:01:37 AM:
Greg,

Thank you for your recommendation, that's exactly the the kind of insight I was looking for.
 
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